Kung Fu emphasizes values such as respect for teachers and elders, self-motivation, righteousness, integrity, and courage. Qualities like perseverance, endurance, and calm mental acuity are prerequisites for improvement and advancement in any field. In perfecting a Kung Fu technique or any other task, calls for discipline and unfailing dedication. Establishing confidence encourages one to make the first step and take action in face of challenges and obstacles. All these skills acquired through Kung Fu training are indeed applicable to ones daily life. — Shaolin Kung Fu. （Forms and Weapons） — self defense — Summer Camp lion dance Kungfu classes Outdoor activities
Since 1970, the Aikido Institute has been a center for the study of traditional Aikido in the SF Bay Area. We are a California non-profit located in Emeryville, known for our strong community and supportive atmosphere. With classes 7 days a week for children and adults, our curriculum includes the study of wooden staff (jo) and wooden sword (bokken) in addition to hands-on techniques, balance, and self-defense. Our dojo is a member of the Takemusu Aikido Association, affiliated with Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Visitors welcome!
Tuff Love’s award-winning self-defense program equips participants with the tools to safely and effectively stay safe and defend themselves when they experience hate, harassment, discrimination, or violence. Our classes teach awareness and safety strategies to avoid assaults before they happen. You’ll also learn effective physical techniques addressing the most common attack situations. Rather than relying on strength, our methods use martial arts principles of leverage, proper body mechanics, timing and energy efficiency to defend against a bigger and stronger assailant. Our gender-inclusive classes are led by a woman black-belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu who is herself a survivor of violence and has over 20 years of martial arts experience. We offer free weekly community classes for all genders ages 10 and up, as well as private events for businesses, groups, and individuals.
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines fight, dance, music and acrobatic movements. Classes are 90 minutes of intense aerobic exercise involving the endless movements of the Martial Art. Capoeira is a group activity but the development of the techniques are individual, so each student will progress at their own rate.
Filhos de Bimba - Bay Area School of Capoeira has a strong sense of community with participants of all levels in a supportive and positive environment practicing this Afro-Brazilian martial art. All are welcome to do capoeira no matter the skill or fitness level. Visit, watch, try, enjoy Capoeira :)
The goal is to promote self defense and being active in life through martial arts. I am one of the few that have competed and now teaches Muay Thai, Boxing, and Jiu Jitsu from a competitive and self defense background. While other gyms charges one martial arts and only being limited, I offer all of these under one membership price while it being unlimited classes so you can become a complete martial artist. Im not a fight gym. I am a private academy that will be for everyone to come and enjoy the workouts and not just be for certain people. Im here not to build an army, just a few good silent warriors. For more info about me and the academy, please check out the website.
began his martial arts education under his father ( standing in photo ), Professor John Cahill Sr., who founded Cahill's Judo Academy in Daly City, California, in 1948. Professor Cahill was one of the most highly respected instructors ever to come out of Professor Henry S. Okazaki's ( shown seated ) Kodenkan System of Jujitsu in Hawaii. In 1962, Professor Cahill passed away at a very young 50 years of age. In 1963, Willy built the new dojo in San Bruno, California, in his father's honor. At this club, Cahill set new standards and goals for himself and his students. In 1970, students from this dojo won the first of nine consecutive California State Judo Championships and the first of five consecutive United States Judo Association National Championships. Willy Cahill has coached nearly 1000 National and International medal winners. His Elite Athletes have represented the United States at numerous international events. While he was judo coach at both San Francisco State and Stanford University, the women's judo team at San Francisco State won the Collegiate National Championships. In addition to the consecutive State and National Team Championships, several of Cahill's students have achieved individual success. This began in 1967 when George Golda won a bronze medal at the U.S. Junior National Championships in Miami. In 1968, Golda won a silver medal in Long Beach, and in 1969 he won a gold medal in Denver. He thus became the first student from Cahill's Judo Academy to win a National Championship. Two years later, in 1971, Cahill's baby - sitter Devi Nelson became his first senior National Champion, winning a gold medal in Los Angeles.
